How Sports Betting Upended the Economies of Native American Tribes

February 10, 2023Posted inArizona, Athletics and Sports, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Burgum, Douglas, Casinos, Churchill Downs Inc, Computers and the Internet, DeSantis, Ron, DraftKings Inc, Florida, Gambling, internal-storyline-no, Kudon, Jeremy, Law and Legislation, Lobbying and Lobbyists, Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Indians, MGM Resorts International, Michigan, National Indian Gaming Commission, Native Americans, North Dakota, Politics and Government, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Seminole Indians, Slot Machines, State Legislatures, Suits and Litigation (Civil), Super Bowl, United States Politics and Government
Hard-fought deals for casinos gave many tribes a critical economic lifeline. When the doors opened to widespread sports betting, others wanted in on the gambling business.